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Miscellaneous Medals

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	Washington Manly Medal, Second obverse. 1790 (1850-58). Baker 62B. Bronze. Diameter 49.5mm, 44.4 grams. Engraved by Jacques Manly (signed J. MANLY at lower reverse), designed by Samuel Brooks. Glossy Light Brown Uncirculated. Provenance: Steve Tanenbaum
	Boston Female Asylum. 1812. Pewter. Diameter 41.6mm, 26.2 grams, with hole for suspension. Obverse: Christ standing with right arm outstretched, surrounded by three kneeling children; SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD around. Reverse: BOSTON FEMALE ASYLUM INSTITUTED SEPr 25.1800 - PRESENTED TO THE INSTITUTION BY A FRIEND 1812. Dies rotated apprximately 5°. Plain edge.
	Mass. Charitable Mechanics, Twelfth Exhibition. U.S. Mint, 1874. Julian AM-37. Silver. Diameter 51.1mm, 65.5 grams. Engraved by Francis N. Mitchell (signed F.N. MITCHELL SC. on obverse exergue). In orignial green presentation case. Prooflike Uncirculated. Provenance: Stan Steinberg
	Great Seal Centennial Medal. 1882. Julian CM-20. Copper. Diameter 62.4mm, 108 grams. Engraved by Charles E. Barber (signed at lower right obverse). Uncirculated. 113 struck.
	American Institute Award Medal, in original Gutta Percha case. 1867. Copper. Diameter 60.3mm, 109 grams. Engraved by George H. Lovett (signed G.H. LOVETT N.Y. at obverse exergue line). Engraved to Samuel Gardiner, 1867. Choice Uncirculated. Period Gutta Percha case 85mm x 95 mm
	Massachusetts Humane Society. Julian LS-17 var. Bronze. Diameter 57.3mm, 101.1 grams. Engraved by Benjamin Wyon (signed B. WYON F. LONDON under obverse shield). Original red leather case 83mm square. Struck inscription edge inscribed PRESENTED BY THE HUMANE SOCIETY. Choice Uncirculated. Provenance: Stan Steinberg
	Highland Society Bookkeeping Award Medal. Scotland, 1827. Silver, 925 Fine, hand engaved, with original Belcher chain. Diameter 37.8mm, 19 grams. Obverse: Elaborate scene with Highland Guard standing at left, facing a standing Scotia (Athena) with spear and shield at right, overlooking a harbor with three sailing ships; cornucopia in the foreground between the two standing figures; SEMPER ARMIS above and NUNC ET INDUSTRIA (Always with arms and now with diligence)in exergue below; Edinburgh hallmark "JM". Reverse: ADJUDGED By The Highland Society of Scotland, TO MARY ROGERS FOR PROFICIENCY in Friendly Society BOOK-KEEPING 1827. Plain edge. See www.historyshlef.org/shelf/friend and www.rhass.org.uk for background.
	Previously in collection: Cumberland Fire Society Shooting Award Medal. Probably Cumberland, Maine, 1831. Coin silver, hand engraved. Diameter 54mm, with ring for suspension. Obverse: CUMBERLAND. No. 8 1831 around a motif containing a lighted torch, a fire axe and a fire bucket, with date below. Reverse: Presented by the Cumberland Fire Society to John B. Anderson For Best Shot.